Debt Collection — Written Question

Question

Manuela Perteghella

Liberal Democrat — Stratford-on-Avon

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to (a) debt collecting companies to wait for decisions of appeal courts before taking action and (b) otherwise require improve the regulation of debt collection practi

Answer

Tulip Siddiq

The Government expects fair treatment of individuals in debt and recognises the important role of responsible practices for debt recovery. We likewise recognise the negative impact that aggressive pursuit of debt can have on individuals, particularly wher...

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